SEC Test

Question 1

Who are the national officers and what are their offices?

Answer 1

Rishabh Barve- President
Alexa Chavez- Vice President
Niranjana Jaydendran- Secretary
Angel Pina- Treasurer
Tyler Gunter- Parliamentarian
Hailey Hall- Historian

Question 2

Who are the State officers and what are their offices?

Answer 2

Emily Hu- President
Gabrielle Gittens- Executive Vice President
Finlay Cousineau- Secretary/Treasurer
Kyler Klein- Historian
Mobius Stubblefield- Parliamentarian
Desmond Cason- Vice President of Membership

Question 3

Who is the Michigan CEAC representative?

Answer 3

Treasa Evans-Dunn

Question 4

Who is the state director?

Answer 4

Maurice S. Henderson

Question 5

Who is the chairman of the National Board of Trustees?

Answer 5

Lisa Parker

Question 6

Who is the vice chairman of the National Board of Trustees?

Answer 6

Amy McClure

Question 7

Who is the secretary of the National Board of Trustees?

Answer 7

Terry Carrera

Question 8

Who is the treasurer of the National Board of Trustees?

Answer 8

Athena Frank

Question 9

How many official officer positions are there on the entire Michigan State Executive Council?

Answer 9

10

Question 10

Name the organization’s colors

Answer 10

Navy blue, tan, red

Question 11

When and where was the organization established?

Answer 11

1966 as the Office Education Association (changed to BPA on July 1, 1988) and was filed in Wisconsin

Question 12

When is Business Professionals of America week held each year?

Answer 12

Second full week of February

Question 13

What does each of the words in our organization’s name mean?

Answer 13

Business: the field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations
Professionals: Our students indicate they join Business Professionals of America to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.
Of America: Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system

Question 14

When was the Michigan Association established?

Answer 14

1972

Question 15

Where is the National Leadership Conference?

Answer 15

Nashville, Tennessee

Question 16

Name the torches of the Torch Award Program

Answer 16

Leadership; service; cooperation; knowledge; love, hope, and faith; and citizenship

Question 17

What are the four levels in the Torch Award Program and how many points are earned at each level?

Answer 17

Executive (chapter), 10
Diplomat (regional), 30
Statesman (state). 50
Ambassador (national), 70

Question 18

What are the categories of the BPA Cares Program, and how many awards are in each category?

Answer 18

Professional Awards: 6
Service Learning Awards: 5
Special Recognition: 6

Question 19

What is the state service project for the Michigan Associate?

Answer 19

Habitat for Humanity of Michigan

Question 20

Where was the Fall Leadership Conference held this year?

Answer 20

Michigan State University Broad College of Business

Question 21

BPA Pledge

Answer 21

We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America, and pledge to loyalty to our nation.

Question 22

What motion is used to stop a person from debating?

Answer 22

I call for the previous question

Question 23

Name 5 methods of voting

Answer 23

Acclamation, show of hands, standing vote, secret roll call ballot, roll call

Question 24

What is the definition of a main motion?

Answer 24

A formal proposal made by a member during a meeting to the meeting members.

Question 25

Except for the corporate charter, what is the highest body of rules in a society?

Answer 25

Bylaws

Question 26

Explain the meaning of this statement: "Discussion must be germane to the motion."

Answer 26

The discussion should directly relate to the topic being debated

Question 27

May the president vote; and if so, and when?

Answer 27

Only as a tie-breaker vote

Question 28

May the president discuss a motion that is on the floor; and if so, what must he or she do?

Answer 28

No; they must verbally pass the gavel.

Question 29

What motion is used to decrease the amount of time a person may speak?

Answer 29

I move that debate on the pending amendment be limited to __ minutes"

Question 30

A member makes a motion, in simple cases, by saying what?

Answer 30

I move that...

Question 31

Name 5 ways to amend a motion

Answer 31

1. Add words 2. Delete words 3. Substitute words 4. Counter amendments 5. Amendment to an amendment

Question 32

T or F: The names of the maker of the motion and the seconder should be recorded in the secretary's minutes.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T or F: If the assembly decides to do what a motion proposes, it adopts the motion, or the motion is carried

Answer 33

True

Question 34

T or F: To abstain means not to vote at all

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T or F: With the permission of the chair, a member may speak longer than permitted by the rules of the body

Answer 35

False

Question 36

T or F: A long and complicated motion, or resolution, should be prepared in advance and put in writing

Answer 36

True

Question 37

T or F: The chair may ask the secretary to read a resolution rather than doing so himself

Answer 37

True

Question 38

T or F: Unanimous consent satisfies the requirement of a 2/3 vote

Answer 38

True

Question 39

T or F: When a member seconds a motion it means that he/she favors the motion

Answer 39

True

Question 40

T or F: If the chair rules that a motion is out of order, his decision is subject to an appeal.

Answer 40

True